Exploring Ireland by car gives you complete freedom, but car rentals can often come with confusing fine print and unexpected local charges. At RIT Vacations, we simplify the process so you can book with confidence.
Every car rental booked through RIT includes our Royal Coverage, designed to remove uncertainty and eliminate surprise costs at the rental desk. Clear pricing, excellent protection, and peace of mind from the moment you collect your vehicle.
All RIT car rental rates include Royal Coverage, a comprehensive package valued at up to €400, covering essential local charges that are often excluded elsewhere.
Royal Coverage includes:
With Royal Coverage, what you see is what you get. No confusion and no pressure to upgrade at the counter.
For travellers looking for maximum reassurance, we offer the option to upgrade to our Super Inclusive Package.
From €220 per weekly rental, this upgrade significantly reduces your deductible, leaving you with a local excess from as little as €100. Ideal for travellers who want a truly worry-free driving experience.
All drivers must hold a full, valid driving licence for a minimum of 8 years at the time of rental and present:
A €250 security deposit is required at vehicle collection and charged to the driver’s credit card. The deposit is refunded upon acceptable return of the vehicle.
Accepted cards include Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Cash, cheque, prepaid cards, Diners Club, and Discover cards are not accepted.
The credit card must be in the driver’s name.
€11.90 per day
Child restraints are required by Irish law for children under 12 years of age, under 150 cm in height, or weighing less than 79 lbs.
Parents of children under 9 months are recommended to bring their own infant seat.
GPS units are available at most airport locations and selected city centres.
Vehicles returned to a different location than where they were collected are subject to a one-way fee.
All rentals include a deductible ranging from €1,600 to €2,500.
The Super Inclusive Package reduces this by up to €1,350, leaving a deductible as low as €250.
Basic mechanical assistance is included with every rental.
Assistance for flat tires, mis-fueling, or lost keys is not included but can be purchased locally from €8.38 per day.
Vehicles are supplied with a minimum of one quarter tank of fuel. Customers may choose to:
A refuelling charge of €15 applies.
Unused or excess fuel is not refundable.
All fees are quoted in Euros, payable locally, and subject to change.
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